According to the group, Canada’s CIBC, RBC, RD, Bank of Montreal, and Scotiabank have invested a combined $450 billion into fossil fuel development since 2016.

The protesters are asking that these five banks redirect their investments into clean energy infrastructure, and that island residents switch to local credit unions that do not fund fossil fuel extraction.

Anyone interested in participating in the protest is asked to meet in front of Fol Epi on Yates street at noon on April 22nd.